Senior Forest Analyst

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• Conduct verification, validation, confirmation, and related audit activities for forest carbon projects across programs such as the California Air Resources Board, Climate Action Reserve, Climate Forward, Verified Carbon Standard, American Carbon Registry, CCB Standards, and SD VISta.
• Perform on-site fieldwork including forest inventory audits, mensuration, check-cruising, boundary verification, harvest and silviculture assessments, and stakeholder interviews.
• Review and audit carbon quantification data, growth and yield modeling, and project documentation for accuracy and protocol compliance.
• Use modeling tools such as FVS, CBM-CFS3, Remsoft Woodstock, and other approved systems to evaluate project modeling and quantification.
• Conduct GIS analysis, cartography, spatial modeling, and mobile or online GIS field data collection to support verification and reporting.
• Prepare verification and validation reports in alignment with registry requirements.
• Provide training, guidance, and quality review for Forest Analysts and contribute to internal training materials, templates, and process improvements.
• Support timberland management work including inventory design, field data collection, appraisals, spatial analysis, and reporting.
• Coordinate with internal teams and supervisors on scheduling, resource allocation, and technical quality standards.
• Represent TUV SUD professionally with clients, agencies, and stakeholders, and maintain strong relationships across the forestry and carbon community.

• B.S./B.A. in Forestry or a closely related field.
• Minimum 5 years of forestry or closely related experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in forest carbon project development, verification or validation, registry or regulatory oversight, or related experience.
• High proficiency in forest inventory measurement tools, sampling protocols, and mensuration techniques.
• High proficiency with ESRI GIS software and mobile or online GIS platforms.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience with database tools such as Access and R.
• Experience with forest carbon modeling software including FVS, CBM-CFS3, Remsoft Woodstock, or comparable tools.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in steep, rugged, remote terrain and in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to navigate using GPS, maps, and compass.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Valid driver's license with a clear driving record.
• Ability to obtain a state Professional Forester or SAF Certified Forester credential within one year.
• Ability to obtain required verifier credentials within one year, including Climate Action Reserve, Climate Forward, ACR, ARB Accredited Offset Verifier, and US Forest Projects Specialist.
• Ability to manage multiple complex tasks, maintain confidentiality, and produce accurate, high-quality work.

• Opportunity to contribute to leading forest carbon verification and sustainability initiatives.
• Global collaboration and exposure to diverse project types and international work.
• Professional development, including verifier credentialing and forestry certifications.
• Supportive environment focused on safety, integrity, and continuous learning.

• The anticipated annual base pay range for this full-time position is $90,000 - $120,000
  . Actual base pay will be determined based on various factors, including years of relevant experience, training, qualifications, and internal equity. The compensation package may also include an annual bonus target, subject to eligibility and other requirements. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees, including a 401(k) plan with employer match, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parents and 2 weeks for other parents,…